Vizcaya fire destroys 8 houses

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines  – Eight houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out in Barangay Poblacion here Sunday.

Mayor Ramon Cabauatan said the fire, which started at about 1:50 p.m., gutted three business establishments and houses mostly made of light materials.

Cabauatan said firefighters had difficulty putting out the flames, which quickly spread to nearby houses and establishments.

Municipal fire marshal Senior Fire Officer 2 Danilo Cachero said residents failed to save their belongings.

No one was reported killed or injured in the blaze.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire and the amount of damage.